Common names

Poker plant, Common torch lily, Torch lily

Description

Kniphofia uvaria (Poker plant). This is a tall perennial species. It will produce very distinctive red and yellow blooms. It will grow to a height of 1.2m and will spread about 45cm. The leaves are large and strap-shaped; they are strongly channelled. In late summer and autumn it will bear dense racemes of tubular scarlet flowers. You can divide the clump after they are large and well-established. The perennials will need shelter from winds and will require soil that is very well drained. They will tolerate some drought, but will benefit from regular watering in a dry period.

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Unusual varieties of hostas. I have about 500 different varieties and am looking for more. Can offer about 1/3rd of these to swap (hosta for hosta), most of which are listed.
Also named varieties of Agapanthus (I have 4 varieties to swap)
Will sell plants as well if requested although not set up to post (other than for hostas sent bare-rooted) so buyer will need to collect.